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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 226.10 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 226.10 and 99.41 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 226.10 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/226.10 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 226.10 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 22,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475.72/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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